Sharjah24 – Reuters: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle spoke about the urgent need for equal access to the COVID vaccine at the Global Citizen Festival in New York on Saturday (September 25).
Markle expressed regret to the crowd of 60,000 that so much of the COVID-19 vaccine supply is being used by so few countries.
"This year, the world's expected to produce enough doses to meet the target of vaccinating 70 percent of people in every single country. But it is wrong that so much of the vaccine supply has only gone to just 10 wealthy nations so far and not everyone else. It's just not OK."
The couple said they have learned from experts and global health leaders about how they can do their part to help end the global pandemic, calling it "a battle of misinformation, bureaucracy, lack of transparency and lack of access."
The moment Prince Harry began one statement with the words "my wife," the crowd erupted in cheers, causing the pair to smile and embrace each other.
The couple quit their royal duties last year to build an independent life and moved from Britain to California, where they live with their two children - two-year-old Archie and Lilibet, who was born in June.
The Global Citizen Live concert in Central Park aims to push for greater action to combat climate change and urge rich countries to share one billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines with nations most in need. Over a 24-hour period, concerts will be held in Paris, New York City, Los Angeles, and other cities.
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